CVE-2026-20666
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Authorization Bypass in macOS Tahoe Allows Sensitive Data Access

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-02-12

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-02-12
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-20666
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6722
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.3 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-285 The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an authorization issue in macOS Tahoe that was addressed by improving state management. Due to this issue, an application may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of personal or confidential information.

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Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. To mitigate this issue, you should update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.3 or later.

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